Safe Exit

Resources

Sexual Violence-related resources and support systems available to the community

If you’re unsure where to start or what resources might be available to you, please call us. Our team will be happy to help you navigate through the support systems and information available.

Posters

Program Information

TRAILS Program Flyer
Foundations of Healing Program Flyer
Seeds of Healing Program Flyer
Healing and Beyond Program Flyer

Systems Navigation Support

Strathcona County Family and Community Services: 780-464-4044

Fort Saskatchewan Family and Community Support Services: 780-992-6267

St. Albert Family and Community Support Services: 780-459-1756

Housing Support

Youth Housing First: 780-970-5114

Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS): 780-468-7070

Homeward Trust Edmonton: 780-702-5267

Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation (E4C): 780-424-7543

Indigenous Youth First Housing Program:          780-451-4002

Food Resources

Strathcona Food Bank: 780-449-6413

St. Albert Food Bank: 780-459-0599

Fort Saskatchewan Food Bank: 780-998-4099

Edmonton Food Bank: 780-425-2133

Mustard Seed: 1-833-448-4673

Helplines

Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence (9:00am-9:00pm MST): Call or Text  1-866-403-8000

Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton Support and Information Line (9:00am-9:00pm MST) 780-423-4121

Talking for Change Helpline for Individuals Troubled by Sexual Interest/Behaviour Involving Children (Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm MST): 1-833-703-3303 

Youth Space Canada (5:00-10:00pm MST): Text 778-783-0177

Trans Lifeline (Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm MST): 1-877-330-6366

Black Youth Helpline (7:00am-8:00pm MST): 1-833-294-8650

Crisis Lines (24/7)

Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre Helpline: Call or Text 1-866-956-1099

Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or Text 686868

Edmonton Distress Line: 780-482-4357

Canada Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or Text 988

Mental Health Helpline:
1-877-303-2642

Hope for Wellness Helpline for Indigenous Peoples:
1-855-242-3310

Family Violence Helpline: Call or Text 310-1818

Alberta Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437

Parent Resources

We strive to keep parents and caregivers updated on what is happening both online and offline.
Check back regularly for more resources.

Below are a number of downloadable resources for parents.

Grounding Strategies

Monday 9:00am 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am 9:00pm Wednesday 9:00am 9:00pm
Thursday 9:00am 4:30pm
Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Christmas Holiday Closure

Saffron Centre will be closed beginning Saturday, December 23rd through Monday, January 1st and will reopen on January 2nd. Voicemails and emails will not be monitored during this time. For immediate support, call the Edmonton Distress line at 780-482-4357 or the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Centre 24-Hour Help line at 1-866-956-1099.

From all of us at Saffron Centre, we wish you a peaceful holiday season and many blessings in the New Year.